Art Teacher - January 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, seeks an exceptional Art Teacher to join the team from January 2027. The school is part of GEMS Education and is committed to holistic education, academic excellence, and character development in a globally minded environment.

You will contribute to delivering a curriculum that blends technical skill with creative exploration, support students across KS3–KS5, and collaborate with a dedicated staff to showcase pupils' work in exhibitions and enrichment projects.

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Art Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, from January 2027.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills is to provide an excellent education for all pupils. Our aim is focused on a holistic education where children achieve their very best academic results, develop their character and involve themselves in a range of co-curricular activities. We have a focus on leadership and innovation to ensure that our pupils are real world ready.

At GEMS Wellington Dubai Hills you will join a team of dedicated educators and staff who are passionate about nurturing academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive global minded environment based on our values of ambition, courage and responsibility.

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our success. You will be empowered to inspire diverse and motivated pupils and supportive staff body.

Art's academic approach emphasises technical skill, critical understanding and ambitious, individual portfolios, preparing pupils well for further study at GCSE and A Level. The department celebrates originality and growing confidence in pupils' practical work, and the specialist team balances explicit technique teaching with space for pupils to develop their own artistic voice. Facilities include light, modern classrooms with dedicated KS4 and KS5 spaces and a broad range of materials, and new colleagues will have real opportunities to bring their own expertise, shape projects and develop exhibitions and enrichment.